In the co-feature, and after signing a mult-fight deal with the organization, Herrig (5-3) looks for her third straight win when she takes on fellow 115-pounder and Bellator vet Carla Esparza (5-2).

Also slated for the main card is Hill (4-4), a cast member on “The Ultimate Fighter 5″ who broke his leg while throwing a kick in his final UFC appearance. He takes on fellow lightweight Charlie Rader (16-4), a “TUF 13″ cast member on a six-fight win streak.

“This fight is huge for both men,” XFC President John Prisco stated. “Corey wants to show the world he is better than ever and has fully recovered from his injury while Charlie wants to keep his win streak going. … This is going to be an exciting fight, and it should really appeal to casual MMA fans due to both fighters’ time on ‘The Ultimate Fighter.’ However it shakes out, I don’t see it going to a decision.”

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